Idotha was born April 19, 1926 in Miller, Mo., to William and Lora Burlison. She was united in marriage to Donald Wayne Griffith on Oct. 30, 1944. Don and Idotha later moved to Carthage due to his employment. Idotha was a homemaker and worked independently for various friends and acquaintances. The Griffith family was very active in Scouts from Cubs through Scouts. Idotha later worked at the First United Methodist Church nursery. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Carthage. Idotha was a member of Victory Baptist Church, where she served as the curriculum secretary, taught Sunday school and worked in Vacation Bible School. Idotha loved the Lord and wanted all to know the same.

Idotha was preceded in death by her husband Donald June 23, 1997. Also by her brother Pelmer Burlison and two sisters.

She is survived by four sons Duane and Susan Griffith of Carthage, Bruce Griffith of Joplin, Neal Griffith of Cameron, Mo., and Mark Griffith of Carterville, nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 at the First Baptist Church Carthage, Mo. Visitation will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Ulmer Funeral Home. Interment will be at Grays Point cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com . Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.